Surgical Techniques

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• Using a Checklist Could Improve Noncardiac Surgical Outcomes

• Laparoscopic Port Offers Three-in-One Solution

• Elderly patients Undergo Less Treatment for Glioblastoma

• System Treats Cause of Heart Attacks in Advance

• Prescreening for MRSA Could Reduce Surgical Infection Rates

• Carotid Endarterectomy Yields Better Short-Term Results Compared to Stenting

• Ablation Procedure Effective in Stopping Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

• First Near-Total Face Transplant Performed in the United States

• Spinal Fusion Cost-Effectiveness Questioned

• Color-Coded Microspheres Make Vessel Embolization Easier

• Botulinum Toxin Useful for Treating Masseteric Muscle Hypertrophy

• Ureteroscopic Treatment of Kidney Stones in Children Found Safe

• Screening Technique Helps Diagnose Enteric Lesions

• Testicular Pain Found Common Following Laparoscopic Surgery

• Removing the Cervix During a Hysterectomy May Be Redundant

• Surgical Treatment for Obstetric Fistula Found Effective

• Surgical Plasma Blade Uses RF Energy To Dissect Tissues

• Robotic-Assisted Surgery Found Superior in Gynecologic Oncology

• Self-Embedding Disorder in Teens Identified by Radiologists

• Nondiabetic Cardiac Surgical Patients Benefit from Strict Glucose Control

• Surgery for Sunken Chest Improves Mental and Physical Function

• New Electrotherapy Systems Alleviate Postoperative Pain and Edema

• All-in-One Introducer Protects Patients and Clinicians